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CCA on the grounds at Canadian Western Agribition
On November 24, 2021, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) was pleased to attend the Canadian Western Agribition International...
CCA
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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What if your farm or ranch could help measure the sustainability of Canadian Beef? Well, it can!
Help us by completing this short beef production survey by January 7, 2022. ENGLISH SURVEY: Click Here FRENCH SURVEY: Click Here The...
CCA
Dec 6, 20212 min read
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Collaborative project highlights the role of sustainable grazing in protecting water sources
Cows and Fish and the Southern Alberta Land Trust Society (SALTS) partnered on a recent project to work with ranchers in two important...
CCA
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Former CCA President, Stan Eby, inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
(L-R) CCA President, Bob Lowe, and inductee, Stan Eby, at the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame ceremony on November 21, 2021. Former...
CCA
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Using enzymes to enhance drought feed supplies
Preparing for the winter months, producers face the challenge of limited feed supply due to this year’s drought. Many have looked to...
CCA
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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Minister Bibeau joins beef industry leaders on ranch tour
(L-R) Jill Harvie, Anne Wasko, Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Craig Lehr and Bob Lowe. On November 18, 2021, Canada's Minister of...
CCA
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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Calling all beef producers! Contribute to the update of the National Beef Sustainability Assessment
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is in the process of updating the National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA),...
CCA
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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Beef Advocacy Canada Program a great opportunity for senior 4-H members, university or college club
In October, the Public and Stakeholder Engagement team launched a new and improved Beef Advocacy Canada, an online learning program...
CCA
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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CCA participates in FPT Ag Ministers' meeting
CCA President, Bob Lowe (second from left), attending the FPT Ag Ministers' meeting. Nov 8, 2021. From November 8-10, 2021, the...
CCA
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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Beef industry summer intern positions open for applications
Join us for a unique learning opportunity in the Canadian beef industry next summer where intern employment opportunities are available...
CCA
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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Upcoming webinars: Tune in to the Native Prairie Speaker Series
Coming up in November, the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan is hosting two webinars as part of its Native Prairie Speaker...
CCA
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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Federal cabinet announced as Parliament set to resume
On October 26, 2021, the Prime Minister announced his cabinet with both some surprises and continuity as relevant to agriculture. The...
CCA
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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Calling all producers! Sign up for the Canadian Cow-calf Cost of Production Network by November 30
The Canadian Cow-calf Cost of Production Network launched in 2020 with the objective to benchmark cow-calf production systems across...
CCA
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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Key takeaways from this year's Beef Value Chain Roundtable
On October 21 and 22, 2021, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association hosted the Beef Value Chain Roundtable meeting virtually with various...
CCA
Nov 8, 20213 min read
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Canadian beef industry encourages investment in agriculture as CCA participates in COP meetings
CCA's Fawn Jackson (centre) participated as a session panelist at COP26. November 3, 2021. On November 3, 2021, the Canadian Cattlemen’s...
CCA
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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New infographic highlights the beef industry's contributions to the Canadian economy
The cattle and beef sectors are important drivers of economic activity in Canada. However, that is not always apparent from looking at...
CCA
Oct 25, 20211 min read
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Beef Advocacy Canada Program revamped
Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) is excited to announce the new and improved Beef Advocacy Canada, an online learning program...
CCA
Oct 25, 20211 min read
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RDAR makes major investment in genetics data platform designed to directly benefit cattle producers
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has invested $640,000 in a collaborative research project with the Canadian Beef Improvement...
CCA
Oct 25, 20211 min read
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Canadian Cattlemen's Foundation helps bring Guardians of the Grasslands to students
Through a funding partnership with the Canadian Cattlemen's Foundation, Agriculture in the Classroom Canada has launched a teaching guide...
CCA
Oct 25, 20211 min read
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Canadian Beef Breeds Council Announces New CEO
Sandy Russell - Photo supplied The Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC), an incorporated division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association...
CCA
Oct 12, 20211 min read
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